Hearts vs Aberdeen - Premiership
Fixture Preview - 4 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Hearts will host Aberdeen at Tynecastle Park on Monday evening, aiming to maintain their strong early-season form. The home side has been impressive, securing four wins and a draw in their last five matches, showcasing a solid attacking unit and a resilient defence. In contrast, Aberdeen's struggles continue, with five consecutive losses leaving them in a precarious position. The disparity in form suggests that Hearts will be the favourites to take all three points. One concrete angle to consider is Hearts' impressive home record against Aberdeen, having won eight of their last ten encounters at Tynecastle. With the odds reflecting their dominance (1.91 for a Hearts win), it seems likely they will exploit Aberdeen's defensive frailties. Additionally, the likelihood of both teams scoring (BTTS Yes at 1.9) could be worth a look, given that four of the last ten meetings have seen both sides find the net. However, with Hearts in such good form, they may well keep a clean sheet while pushing for a comprehensive victory.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |  Hearts | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 |  Hibernian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Livingston | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Kilmarnock | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Motherwell | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Rangers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Dundee | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 |  St. Mirren | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 |  Dundee United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |  Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |  Aberdeen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Hearts | 2–0 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
| January 12, 2025 | Aberdeen | 0–0 | Hearts | Premiership |
| December 1, 2024 | Hearts | 1–1 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
| October 6, 2024 | Aberdeen | 3–2 | Hearts | Premiership |
| January 27, 2024 | Hearts | 2–0 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
| December 9, 2023 | Aberdeen | 2–1 | Hearts | Premiership |
| September 16, 2023 | Hearts | 2–0 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
| May 20, 2023 | Hearts | 2–1 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
| March 18, 2023 | Aberdeen | 3–0 | Hearts | Premiership |
| January 18, 2023 | Hearts | 5–0 | Aberdeen | Premiership |
Hearts Predicted Starting XI vs Aberdeen — 3-5-2
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 28 |
Zander Clark
|
GK |
| 2 |
Frankie Kent
|
DF |
| 4 |
Craig Halkett
|
DF |
| 19 |
Stuart Findlay
|
DF |
| 12 |
Christian Borchgrevink
|
MF |
| 31 |
Oisin McEntee
|
MF |
| 14 |
Cammy Devlin
|
MF |
| 16 |
Blair Spittal
|
MF |
| 18 |
Harry Milne
|
MF |
| 9 |
Lawrence Shankland
|
FW |
| 10 |
Cláudio Braga
|
FW |
Aberdeen Predicted Starting XI vs Hearts — 4-2-3-1
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dimitar Mitov
|
GK |
| 28 |
Alexander Jensen
|
DF |
| 22 |
Jack Milne
|
DF |
| 5 |
Mats Knoester
|
DF |
| 4 |
Graeme Shinnie
|
DF |
| 10 |
Leighton Clarkson
|
MF |
| 6 |
Sivert Heltne Nilsen
|
MF |
| 11 |
Nicolas Milanovic
|
MF |
| 7 |
Adil Aouchiche
|
MF |
| 81 |
Topi Keskinen
|
MF |
| 9 |
Kusini Yengi
|
FW |